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Post by drakehound on May 20, 2021 9:18:55 GMT -8
Hi, I'm Bruce from Canada. I have been into Orients since the 1970s. I just discovered this site.
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Post by scubarob99 on May 20, 2021 13:23:21 GMT -8
Welcome to the forum, Bruce. My first watch memory is an Orient one, my dad had an Orient he picked up at one of the Expo's inJapan inthe early 70's (late 60's?), It was my first time handling a watch as he wanted me to feel the auto movement "swimming" inside. I remember the logo, the three stars, the slightly off white dial.
Everything I've seen makes me think it was a swimmer, but I don't recall the extra button or the day complication.
Anyhow, again,welcome!
Rob
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Post by tritto on May 20, 2021 19:18:26 GMT -8
Welcome Bruce. I've never owned an Orient, but they seem like a solid and good value brand. They have some great vintage divers if you go looking.
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Post by raz on May 20, 2021 22:09:34 GMT -8
Wellcome Bruce! Before I became a WIS  my colleagues gave me as Bday present an Orient I could say it was the watch that triggered my addic... sorry: hobby |
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Post by drakehound on May 21, 2021 16:35:58 GMT -8
Thank you, everyone. |
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Post by leffemonster on May 25, 2021 0:38:15 GMT -8
Welcome Bruce! I’ve got a few Orient watches, mainly newer stuff. I stay clear of the vintage pieces as getting parts is nigh on impossible. Great value for money watches IMHO.
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Post by drakehound on May 25, 2021 8:01:04 GMT -8
Welcome Bruce! I’ve got a few Orient watches, mainly newer stuff. I stay clear of the vintage pieces as getting parts is nigh on impossible. Great value for money watches IMHO. Thanks, Leffe! That's sad to hear about the parts, though... |
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Post by cd_god on Jun 5, 2021 10:58:36 GMT -8
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my colleagues gave me as Bday present an Orient 
